Today we had one little thing go wrong but it could have been worse. Statler had an awful scare. As you know Ranger is grounded for eating chickens. We have him tied up on a long lead. Well, some how Statler got all tangled up in the lead and Ranger was bouncing around like a mad man. I got Statler untangled and took him in the shed where he ate and got a drink and rested the rest of the night. He has no wounds but I left him penned up until morning so he can rest. While I was out working the Herd/Flock I did take a few more pictures because it seems their fleece are growing so fast. Not only did I treat them for parasites I checked their feet and bellies. I am actually thinking I might bath them. In the mean time enjoy

This convict always looks like his is smiling ... Why???

Oh man, how thoughtless of me, I forgot something. We are working on finding an Angora Buck and we think we found one with Blue eyes that was born in March. He is just the right age to mix with our girls and when the time comes everyone will be of age.

Anna

7/7/2011 11:50:37 pm

Ranger is such a handful...but that face cracks me up. "hehehehehe" he says.

Rachel

7/8/2011 12:41:24 am

Do NOT wash your fleece goats!

Melissa (SheCrochets)

7/8/2011 01:02:39 am

RJ, I LOVE these photos! Everyone looks so healthy and happy! And Ranger - how could you ever get mad at that face?? LOL! You're amazing and I continue to wish you all the best with your shepherding. You've taken to it right well, and I think it's awesome!

Wow RJ, your flock is looking great! I too am in the hoof trimming, delousing and deworming phase of summer shepherding :) I wouldn't recommend bathing your goats, while I haven't tried it myself (and I have been tempted, believe me, they get filthy) it's definitely better to wait until after you shear to wash them.

RJ

7/8/2011 01:39:40 pm

Okay so I won't wash my goats ... What about picking some of the stuff out of their fleece??? I am used to show animals and I think they all need to look good.

You can definitely pick stuff out of their fleece. I do this regularly, practically daily :)

Even for showing, angora goats are generally not washed. The chaff and hay gets picked out of the fleece, and any matted bits should get separated a bit, but basically, you leave the goat as it is. You don't want to do anything to disturb the natural fleece.